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Mesa, AZ

Kitchen remodeling in Mesa.

Updating 1970s and 80s Mesa kitchens with open layouts, new cabinets and counters, and modernizing kitchens in newer homes.

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Bright kitchen with white island, stainless appliances, glass pendant lights and an arched pantry opening

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Mesa kitchens, remodeled from the ground up

A lot of Mesa kitchens date to the 1970s and 80s: U-shaped or galley layouts, dark or honey-oak cabinets, laminate or tile counters and a soffit above the uppers. In newer northeast and southeast Mesa homes, the layout is fine but the finishes are builder-grade.

A full kitchen remodel in Mesa can remove soffits for taller cabinets, open a wall to the family room, and replace cabinets, counters, backsplash, flooring, lighting, paint and fixtures in one project.

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What Mesa kitchens need

Soffits out, storage up

Removing 70s and 80s soffits makes room for taller cabinets and a cleaner look, where nothing important runs through them.

Galley to open

Opening a closed galley kitchen to the dining or family room when the structure allows.

Easy-reach design

Drawers instead of base shelves and pull-outs that are easier on the back, popular in Mesa’s 55+ homes.

Planning

Planning a kitchen remodel in Mesa

Many Mesa kitchens from the 1970s and 80s have U-shaped or galley layouts, soffits above the upper cabinets and laminate or tile counters. A full remodel can remove the soffits for taller cabinets, open the kitchen to the family room, and replace cabinets, counters, backsplash, flooring and lighting together.

In Mesa’s 55+ communities, kitchens are often designed for ease of use: drawers instead of deep base shelves, pull-outs in corner cabinets, good task lighting and counters at comfortable heights. Newer east Mesa homes usually just need their builder finishes upgraded.

Many east Mesa homes built in the 2000s and later have good-sized kitchens with stock finishes. Updating those usually means new cabinets or cabinet fronts, quartz counters, a tile backsplash, under-cabinet lighting and new fixtures, often alongside new flooring through the main living areas.

Every kitchen remodel starts with a free in-home estimate. We walk the space with you, measure, talk through layout, materials and budget, and then give you a clear written quote. Once you approve it, we order materials, schedule the work and keep you updated until the final walkthrough.

Know the house

Mesa homes & their kitchens

1910s–1950s

Historic downtown homes

Evergreen and other downtown historic districts

Bungalows and early homes with small kitchens and older systems behind the walls.

1970s–1980s

Master-planned & central Mesa

Dobson Ranch, central and west Mesa

Single-story homes with dated kitchens, original baths and closed floor plans.

1970s–2010s

55+ and newer communities

Leisure World, Sunland Village, Las Sendas, Eastmark

From retirement homes needing accessible baths to 2000s and newer homes ready for finish upgrades.

Our work

A full kitchen remodel

Bright kitchen with white island, stainless appliances, glass pendant lights and an arched pantry opening
The same kitchen before remodeling, with honey oak cabinets, tile countertops, almond appliances and cracked floor tile

Full kitchen remodel: new white shaker cabinets and island, countertops, wood-look tile flooring, interior paint, pendant and recessed lighting, fixtures and hardware.

Your Mesa kitchen remodel can include

  • Cabinets & storage
  • Countertops
  • Backsplash & tile
  • Sinks & fixtures
  • Lighting
  • Layout & walls
  • Flooring
  • Paint & finish work
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FAQ

Kitchen remodeling in Mesa: questions

Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Mesa?
Replacing cabinets, counters, tile, fixtures and paint usually doesn’t need a permit. Moving plumbing, gas, electrical or walls generally does, through the City of Mesa. We’ll tell you what your kitchen remodel needs during the free in-home estimate.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Mesa?
It depends on the size of the kitchen, whether the layout changes, and the materials you choose, especially cabinets and countertops. Every Mesa project is priced individually: the in-home estimate is free, and you get the exact price in a written quote before any work starts.
Can you make a bathroom easier to use as we age?
Yes. Walk-in showers with a low threshold, slip-resistant tile, blocking for grab bars, comfort-height toilets and better lighting are common requests in Mesa. We’ll talk through options at your estimate.
Do you work in Mesa’s 55+ communities?
Yes, including Leisure World and Sunland Village. Some communities have their own rules for contractors and work hours, which we plan around.
Can you remodel while I am away for the summer?
Often, yes. Many Mesa homeowners schedule a remodel while they are away. We plan selections and decisions with you up front and keep you updated as the work progresses.
Can you remove soffits in a 1970s or 80s Mesa kitchen?
Often, yes. Soffits sometimes hide ductwork, plumbing or wiring that has to be rerouted, so we check what is inside during the estimate.

Mesa neighborhoods

  • Downtown Mesa
  • Evergreen
  • Dobson Ranch
  • Leisure World
  • Sunland Village
  • Las Sendas
  • Red Mountain
  • Eastmark

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